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Wyoming Standardized Test Facing Glitches

March 9, 2010
Reported by: Associated Press

Wyoming Department of Education officials are still working with a company that provides standardized tests after a glitch at several schools last week.
A department spokesman says that NCS Pearson officials have made progress in identifying the problem but have not yet provided a solution.
NCS Pearson has the state contract to administer the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students or PAWS test. ...[Full Story]


March 9, 2010

Rep. Landon to Retire at the End of His Term A state representative residing in Sheridan has announced his intent to retire at the end of the year...[more]

Tate Museum In Better Shape Than a Year Ago
A University of Wyoming museum is now financially stable thanks to some generous donations...[more]

LCCC Survey Reveals DIstrust in Leadership
A new survey at Laramie County Community College reveals that about 58 percent of employees do not believe in the administration's leadership...[more]

You Drink, You Drive, You Lose Interview
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March 8, 2010

North Platte Fishing Area Could Change Ownership The Natrona County Commissioners are fighting to obtain permanent access for anglers on a mile-long stretch of the North Platte River, and they are asking for help from Wyoming's congressional delegation...[more]

Eleutian to Hire 100 People in Casper
A Wyoming-based internet company is looking to hire 100 people in the Casper area...[more]

Pet Vet Vertebrae Issues Interview
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March 5, 2010

Riverton Doctor Suspended The Wyoming Board of Medicine has temporarily suspended the medical license of a Riverton doctor...[more]

Sage Grouse Announcement Expected Today
The first step toward determining the future of the sage grouse will take place today...[more]

Concealed Weapons Law Passes
One of the bills Governor Freudenthal placed his John Hancock on dealt with clearing up the intention of Wyoming's concealed weapons law...[more]

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